2015 SENG Model Parent Group Facilitator Training
Date and time
Location
Heartland AEA 11
6500 Corporate Drive Johnston, IA 50131Refund Policy
Description
Facilitator training will include:
- Objectives of SENG Model Parent Groups (SMPGs)
- Characteristics of Parents in SMPGs
- The Role of SMPG Facilitators
- Group Facilitation Techniques
- Content Learning of Session Topic Areas:
- Characteristics,
- Motivation,
- Discipline,
- Stress Management,
- Peer Relations and Sibling Rivalry, and
- Tradition Breaking.
- Practice of Facilitation Techniques
- Potential Problems and Solutions in SMPGs
- How to Organize a local SMPG
Facilitator Trainers: Dalbert and Jackie Drummer
When/Where for SENG training: August 13: 8:30-5:00pm and August 14: 8:30-1:00pm at Heartland AEA 11, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
When/Where for Parent Night: August 13: 7:00-9:00pm at Heartland AEA 11, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
Lodging: Reservations can be made at Stoney Creek Inn, 5291 Stoney Creek Ct., Johnston, Iowa 50131
Special Rate applies until July 12, 2015: $89.00 so RESERVE EARLY. Call to book 515-334-9000. Please let them know you are with the Iowa Talented and Gifted Association, SENG Training.
Cost: Registration $250.00. Re-certification credit through Heartland AEA will be offered for an additional $25.00 fee. You must sign up for this option on the first day of the workshop.
Materials: A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children, and Gifted Parent Groups: The SENG Model, 2nd Edition will be provided to each participant.
Register now, space is limited to 25 participants!
Organized by
The Iowa Talented and Gifted Association recognizes, supports, and respects the unique and diverse needs of talented and gifted learners through advocacy, education, and networking.
ITAG promotes advocacy at the national, state and local levels, pre-service and in-service training in gifted education, and parent/community awareness, education and involvement. ITAG is comprised of parents, educators, other professionals, and community leaders who share an interest in the growth and development of gifted and talented individuals in Iowa.
ITAG is a 501(c)3 organization which was organized more than 40 years ago with a vision that gifted and talented children in the State of Iowa should receive an education commensurate with their abilities and needs. ITAG is an affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children.